"Lakers. Johnson first fathered a son in 1981, when Andre Johnson was born to Melissa Mitchell. Although Andre was raised by his mother, he visited Johnson each summer, and later worked for Magic Johnson Enterprises as a marketing director. In 1991, Johnson married Earlitha ""Cookie"" Kelly in a small wedding in Lansing which included guests Thomas, Aguirre, and Herb Williams. Johnson and Cookie have one son, Earvin III (EJ), who is openly gay and a star on the reality show ""Rich Kids of Beverly Hills"". The couple adopted a daughter, Elisa, in 1995. Johnson resides in Dana Point, California. Johnson"
"Magic Johnson's number: 32. Quincy wanted to be like his father and play for the Clippers, wearing number 22. However, Monica has to work hard to establish herself, while Quincy was born with natural star potential. As the two struggle to reach their goals of playing professionally, they must also deal with their emotions for each other. The film spans roughly thirteen years of friendship between childhood sweethearts Monica Wright and Quincy McCall. The first quarter of the story begins in 1981, when Monica (played as a youth by Kyla Pratt) and her family moved to Los Angeles from Atlanta,"
"Magic (rapper) Awood Johnson (August 16, 1975March 1, 2013), better known by his stage name, Magic (or Mr. Magic), was an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana, perhaps best known for his stint with No Limit Records in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Born and raised in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Awood Johnson first made his name in New Orleans' underground circuit performing in talent shows and in a local group. After being noticed by rapper C-Murder, it was suggested that Master P sign Magic to No Limit Records. He was intended to become part of TRU,"
"material. He formed his own label, Banx Entertainment, in 2011. On March 1, 2013, Johnson and his wife Chastity were killed in a traffic collision in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Their twelve-year-old daughter, Twila, was the lone survivor. Magic (rapper) Awood Johnson (August 16, 1975March 1, 2013), better known by his stage name, Magic (or Mr. Magic), was an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana, perhaps best known for his stint with No Limit Records in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Born and raised in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Awood Johnson first made his name in New Orleans' underground"
"1998, Johnson hosted a late night talk show on the Fox network called ""The Magic Hour"", but the show was canceled after two months because of low ratings. Shortly after the cancellation of his talk show, Magic Johnson started a record label. The label, initially called Magic 32 Records, was renamed Magic Johnson Music when Johnson signed a joint venture with MCA in 2000. Magic Johnson Music signed R&B artist Avant as its first act. Johnson also co-promoted Janet Jackson's Velvet Rope Tour through his company Magicworks. He has also worked as a motivational speaker, and was an NBA commentator"
"Magic Johnson Award The Magic Johnson Award is an annual award for a National Basketball Association (NBA) player who recognizes excellence on the court and cooperation and dignity with the media and public. The award, which was created in 2001 by the Pro Basketball Writers Association a professional nonprofit organization comprised approximately 175 writers and editors of people who regularly cover the NBA for newspapers, magazines and websites has been given to some of the league's most prominent players over the years. It is named in honor of player Magic Johnson, whom the writers association regards as ""the ideal model"""
"2012, in Hawaii. They have two sons: Tyron born in 2013, and Maverick born April 15, 2015, and a daughter who was born in August 2018. Johnson is an avid gamer and streams his gaming via Twitch.tv with username mightygaming. https://www.mmaweekly.com/joe-rogan-and-daniel-cormier-proclaim-demetrious-johnson-the-g-o-a-t Demetrious Johnson (fighter) Demetrious Khrisna Johnson (born August 13, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. He is currently signed to ONE Championship, in which he competes in the men's flyweight division. He is the inaugural and former UFC Flyweight Champion and currently holds the UFC record for most consecutive title defenses with 11. Known"
"Magic Johnson's Fast Break Magic Johnson's Fast Break (alternatively titled Magic Johnson's Basketball) is a side-scrolling basketball sports game developed by Arcadia Systems and published in 1988. The game features the name and likeness of Los Angeles Lakers point guard Earvin ""Magic"" Johnson Jr., and was endorsed by PepsiCo. In 1990 Tradewest published Software Creations' adaptation of the game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). It was one of several celebrity-endorsed sports games published by Tradewest, and was promoted with a television advertisement campaign. An adaptation to the Apple II was abandoned and never published. Virgin Interactive released another basketball"
"Basketball Hall of Fame. He is currently the co-host of ""NBA Today"", which airs weekdays on Sirius XM NBA Radio and also is the play-by-play TV analyst for the Phoenix Suns on Fox Sports Arizona. After graduating from Chicago's Westinghouse High School, Johnson, a sharpshooting 6'7"" forward/guard, attended the University of Illinois, majoring in history, before being selected by the Kansas City Kings in the 1981 NBA draft. Among Fighting Illini fans he is probably best remembered for his game-winning shot against Michigan State University (MSU). At the time, MSU, which was led by future all-time NBA great Earvin ""Magic"""
"Magic Johnson Enterprises Magic Johnson Enterprises is an American investment company owned by retired NBA Hall of Fame legend Magic Johnson. In 1995, after some criticism that he only invested with other people's money, Johnson took an equity stake along with what was then the Loews chain in the 12-screen multiplex movie theater in Baldwin Hills (now owned by Cinemark). The Beverly Hills-based Magic Johnson Enterprises formerly owned Magic Johnson Theatres in four cities, 31 Burger King restaurants in the Southeast, and 13 24-Hour Fitness/Magic Johnson Sport health clubs. Over the years, Magic Johnson Enterprises has continually invested ownership in"
"for Turner Network Television for seven years, before becoming a studio analyst for ESPN's ""NBA Countdown"" in 2008. Johnson runs Magic Johnson Enterprises, a conglomerate company that has a net worth of $700 million; its subsidiaries include Magic Johnson Productions, a promotional company; Magic Johnson Theaters, a nationwide chain of movie theaters; and Magic Johnson Entertainment, a film studio. In addition to these business ventures, Johnson has also created the ""Magic Card"", a pre-paid MasterCard aimed at helping low-income people save money and participate in electronic commerce. In 2006, Johnson created a contract food service with Sodexo USA called Sodexo-Magic."
"Dwayne Johnson Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name The Rock, is an American actor, producer, and semi-retired professional wrestler. Johnson was a college football player for the University of Miami, where he won a national championship on the 1991 Miami Hurricanes team. After being cut from the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL two months into the 1995 season, he began training for a career in professional wrestling, following in the footsteps of various family members, including his grandfather Peter Maivia and his father, Rocky Johnson, from whom he inherited Canadian citizenship in 2009."
"Makj Mackenzie Johnson, best known by his stage name Makj (stylized as MAKJ), is an American DJ. He has released a number of singles as a solo artist since 2012, as well as a large number of collaborative singles with artists such as Hardwell, Lil' Jon, and M35. Since 2013 Makj has performed at large festivals such as Electric Zoo, Voodoo Experience, Coachella, and a main stage slot at TomorrowWorld. In March 2014, ""Billboard"" named him one of the Top 10 Artists to Watch at Ultra Music Festival. Also in 2014 he was named No. 63 in the Top 100"
"is a Christian and has said his faith is ""the most important thing"" in his life. In 2010, Magic Johnson and current and former NBA players such as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Bill Russell, as well as Maya Moore from the WNBA, played a basketball game with President Barack Obama as an exhibition for a group of military troops who had been injured in action. The game was played at a gym inside Fort McNair, and reporters covering the president were not allowed to enter. The basketball game was part of festivities organized to celebrate Obama's 49th birthday. In"
"The Magic Hour (talk show) The Magic Hour is an American talk show hosted by basketball player Earvin ""Magic"" Johnson. The series aired in syndication from June to September 1998. Soon after its debut, the series was panned by critics citing Johnson's apparent nervousness as a host, his overly complimentary tone with his celebrity guests, and lack of chemistry with his sidekick, comedian Craig Shoemaker. The series was quickly retooled with Shoemaker being relegated to the supporting cast which included comedian Steve White and announcer Jimmy Hodson. Comedian and actor Tommy Davidson was brought in as Johnson's new sidekick and"
"Michael Jordan Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials, MJ, is an American former professional basketball player. He played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. His biography on the official NBA website states: ""By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time."" Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was considered instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s. He is currently the principal owner and chairman of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets."
"Lauren Hashian, daughter of Boston drummer Sib Hashian. They first met in 2006 while Johnson was filming ""The Game Plan"". Their first child, daughter Jasmine, was born on December 16, 2015. Their second child, daughter Tiana Gia, was born on April 17, 2018. Dwayne Johnson Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name The Rock, is an American actor, producer, and semi-retired professional wrestler. Johnson was a college football player for the University of Miami, where he won a national championship on the 1991 Miami Hurricanes team. After being cut from the Calgary Stampeders of"
"could then be heard in the background calling Dan a ""joke"". In Feb, 2017, Magic Johnson was named as the President of Basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers. Le Batard then questioned his qualifications and cited less than successful ventures into both NBA coaching, and NBA broadcasting as well as his television show The Magic Hour as evidence that giving Magic Johnson a position in which he apparently lacked experience was a questionable decision. Of particular note, Le Batard stated that Magic Johnson's main qualification for this job was his ability to be charming and charismatic as well as"
"1990, and formerly had a Lincoln–Mercury dealership from 1995 until its closure in June 2009. The company also owned a Nissan franchise in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The restaurant industry is another business interest of Jordan's. His restaurants include a steakhouse in New York City's Grand Central Terminal, among others. Michael Jordan Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials, MJ, is an American former professional basketball player. He played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. His biography on the official NBA website states: ""By acclamation, Michael Jordan"
"Martin Johnson (musician) Martin Bennett Johnson (born September 9, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. In addition to being a songwriter and producer, he is the frontman of the pop rock band Boys Like Girls and the new wave band The Night Game. He has written and produced for various artists, including Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne, Daughtry, Jason Derulo, Christina Perri, Gavin Degraw, Hot Chelle Rae, and many more. Johnson is credited with having several RIAA-certified multi-platinum songs (""The Other Side"", ""Here's to Never Growing Up"", ""Two Is Better Than One"" (sole writer), ""Love Drunk"", ""The Great"
"Magic Johnson and Sycamores forward Larry Bird competed against each other for the first time; the pair developed a rivalry in the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the 1980s. Michigan State won to claim the school's first national championship in men's basketball. The 1979 NCAA tournament final had the highest Nielsen ratings of any game in the history of American basketball. The Sycamores were not ranked in the Associated Press (AP) or United Press International preseason polls, and coaches in their Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) did not pick them to win the league. The team, which had been coached by"
"point, a kid yells out ""Look, mommy, it's that talk show host I love!"" and then points at a cardboard cutout of Johnson. In his book ""What Were They Thinking? The 100 Dumbest Events in Television History"", author David Hofstede ranked the show at #26 on the list. The Magic Hour (talk show) The Magic Hour is an American talk show hosted by basketball player Earvin ""Magic"" Johnson. The series aired in syndication from June to September 1998. Soon after its debut, the series was panned by critics citing Johnson's apparent nervousness as a host, his overly complimentary tone with"
"his brother not to play. Johnson did join the basketball team but became angry after several days when his new teammates ignored him during practice, not even passing the ball to him. He nearly got into a fight with another player before head coach George Fox intervened. Eventually, Johnson accepted his situation and the small group of black students looked to him as their leader. When recalling the events in his autobiography, ""My Life"", he talked about how his time at Everett had changed him: Johnson was first dubbed ""Magic"" as a 15-year-old sophomore playing for Everett High School, when"
"for this award. Ray Allen was the first NBA player to win this achievement. In the current year of 2017 Damian Lillard was named the winner. And after Lillard, this year's finalists were Paul Millsap, DeMar DeRozan, Paul George and Draymond Green. Magic Johnson Award The Magic Johnson Award is an annual award for a National Basketball Association (NBA) player who recognizes excellence on the court and cooperation and dignity with the media and public. The award, which was created in 2001 by the Pro Basketball Writers Association a professional nonprofit organization comprised approximately 175 writers and editors of people"
"New Hampshire for many years but moved to Florida in 2017. Luther Johnson (Guitar Junior) Luther Johnson (born April 11, 1939, Itta Bena, Mississippi) is an American Chicago blues singer and guitarist, who performs under the name Luther ""Guitar Junior"" Johnson. He is not to be confused with Luther ""Snake Boy"" Johnson, Luther ""Houserocker"" Johnson, from Atlanta; or Lonnie ""Guitar Junior"" Brooks. Johnson moved to Chicago with his family in 1955. During the 1960s, he performed with Magic Sam. He performed in Muddy Waters's band from 1972 to 1980. In 1980, four of his songs were included in an anthology"
"Marcus Johnson (jazz musician) Marcus Johnson is an American jazz musician, producer, and entrepreneur. He is the director of For the Love Of Brands, a company that houses both a music and a wine label. He is the CEO/President of Marimelj Entertainment Group, Three Keys Music, and Three Keys Publishing. He is also the CEO/Founder of both FLO Brands, LLC, and FLO Wines, LLC. Marcus Johnson was born in Columbus, Ohio. He and his family moved to Washington, D.C. when he was 12 years old. He grew up listening to a wide variety of music but found his calling in"
"Michael Johnson (drummer) Michael Wayne Johnson (born July 30, 1982 in Orlando, Florida) is an American pop singer and drummer, formerly of the boyband ""Natural"". He performed with various projects until joining Marc Terenzi in a new band Terenzi in 2008. Michael Johnson began dancing at the age of 4. He eventually began to dance professionally, winning many awards and scholarships. He also danced for many Disney and television specials growing up. At the age of 8, he began to study voice and performing in musical theatre. At the age of 13, he won the titles ""Mr. Dance of Florida"""
"minority candidates for jobs and internships. Magic Johnson Enterprises' investment was part of a $3.25 million seed round that included Andreessen Horowitz, Kapor Capital, Omidyar Network and Valar Ventures. Magic Johnson Enterprises Magic Johnson Enterprises is an American investment company owned by retired NBA Hall of Fame legend Magic Johnson. In 1995, after some criticism that he only invested with other people's money, Johnson took an equity stake along with what was then the Loews chain in the 12-screen multiplex movie theater in Baldwin Hills (now owned by Cinemark). The Beverly Hills-based Magic Johnson Enterprises formerly owned Magic Johnson Theatres"
"He gave Chastine much of the credit for his development as a basketball player and as a person, saying years later, ""I doubted myself back then."" Johnson and Chastine were almost always together, playing basketball or riding around in Chastine's car. Upon learning of Chastine's death, Magic ran from his home, crying uncontrollably. Johnson, who finished his high school career with two All-State selections, was considered at the time to be the best high school player ever to come out of Michigan and was also named to the 1977 McDonald's All-American team. Although Johnson was recruited by several top-ranked colleges"
"a yearly charity event which included a celebrity basketball game and a black tie dinner. The proceeds went to the United Negro College Fund, and Johnson held this event for twenty years, ending in 2005. ""A Midsummer Night's Magic"" eventually came under the umbrella of the Magic Johnson Foundation, which he founded in 1991. The 1992 event, which was the first one held after Johnson's appearance in the 1992 Olympics, raised over $1.3 million for UNCF. Magic Johnson joined Shaquille O'Neal and celebrity coach Spike Lee to lead the blue team to a 147–132 victory over the white team, which"
"Magazine"". EJ Johnson Earvin ""EJ"" Johnson III (born June 4, 1992) is an American television personality and socialite. Earvin Johnson III was born on June 4, 1992 in Beverly Hills, California, to Magic Johnson and Earlitha Kelly. He has an older brother, Andre, and a younger sister, Elisa. He was raised in the Pentecostal Christian faith. Johnson attended New York University, studying hospitality with a focus on event planning and design. Johnson came out as homosexual to his family at the age of 17 and came out publicly in 2013 after a report by TMZ published pictures of him holding"
"Matt Johnson (ice hockey) Matt Johnson (born November 23, 1975) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger. He played parts of 10 seasons as an enforcer in the National Hockey League with the Los Angeles Kings, Atlanta Thrashers and the Minnesota Wild. Johnson was born in Welland, Ontario, and raised in nearby Fenwick. He was known by Wild fans as Moose. Due to his great size and power forward abilities, many NHL scouts took great interest in Johnson. He was drafted in the second round, 33rd overall, by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft."
"a remote Pacific jungle island for a strange meteor. Roadblock (G.I. Joe) Roadblock is a fictional character from the toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's Heavy Machine Gunner and debuted in 1984. Roadblock is one of the most prominent African-Americans in the series. He is portrayed by Dwayne Johnson in the 2013 film """". Roadblock's real name is Marvin F. Hinton and he was born in Biloxi, Mississippi. His primary function in G.I. Joe is as a heavy machine gunner and his secondary function is as a cook. Roadblock grew up with a large"